(Civil War in Maryland) Broadside, 227 x 127 mm. (11 x 5 in.), [Hagerstown, Md., c. October 1862- March 1865] headed, “The Draft! IF YOU ARE LIABLE, Look to Your Interests!”, in an effort to fill the ranks of the Union Army.

“At a town meeting held on Saturday evening last, the undersigned were appointed a Committee to devise measures to relive the District from the Draft. After mature consideration, the Committee have determined on the raising of a Fund to enable them to offer a District Bounty to Volunteers, as the readiest way of attaining the end in view.” Observing that the quota for the district around Hagerstown had been reduced to 33 men, they proposed raising a “district bounty” to induce enough enlistments to make the draft unnecessary. It appears that the committee was successful in its effort.

Updegraff’s Hat Store was an unfortunate victim on Confederate plundering during the Gettysburg campaign losing $1,000 worth of hats that were sent back to Virginia for use of the army. (Boston Traveler, 3 July 1863, 2). John D. Swartz was a Hagerstown tailor who at the time was selling military uniforms “at Philadelphia prices.” (The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light, 22 Oct. 1862, 3).

One horizontal crease, light toning and marginal wear, else fine condition.

(EXA 4549) $450